Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In response to the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Haiti’s Ministry of Health has unveiled a series of urgent measures to address escalating public health risks. The hurricane, which claimed 31 lives, left 20 injured, and 21 missing, has exacerbated existing health crises, including a surge in cholera cases and heightened threats of diarrheal diseases, typhoid, and malaria. Health Minister Sinal Bertrand highlighted the government’s focus on the most severely impacted regions, particularly the Great South, where emergency aid is being dispatched and damaged health facilities are undergoing repairs. To curb the spread of diseases, authorities are ramping up prevention campaigns emphasizing hygiene, food safety, and sanitation. Large-scale fumigation and waste cleanup operations are also underway in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. Since January, Haiti has reported 2,900 cholera cases, underscoring the critical need for clean water access, improved sanitation, and active citizen involvement. Additionally, the government is preparing to launch an HPV vaccination campaign aimed at safeguarding vulnerable adolescents from cervical cancer.
Haiti announces measures to tackle cholera outbreak after Hurricane Melissa
